Tiger football picked sixth in MSFA Midwest League

Iowa Wesleyan College was picked to finish sixth in the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League this season, according to the 2011 preseason coaches? poll released by the MSFA on Friday.

The Tigers received 22 points in the poll of league coaches, finishing one point behind Trinity International (Ill.) University for fifth. They were ranked ahead of Waldorf and Olivet Nazarene.

William Penn University was picked to win the league, receiving six of seven first-place votes and 55 points overall. The Statesmen tied for the MSFA Midwest title last year and finished the season with a 10-1 record.

William Penn is also nationally ranked. The NAIA released its top-25 preseason coaches poll yesterday, Aug. 8, and William Penn took the no. 8 spot. Two other MSFA Midwest teams also made the national rankings: St. Francis made no. 24, and Grandview wrapped up the list with the no. 25 spot. St. Ambrose received national votes, but didn't crack the top 25.

IWC opens its 2011 season against William Penn in Oskaloosa at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. The Tigers will play their home opener Saturday, Sept. 10 against Taylor (Ind.) University at 1 p.m. at Mapleleaf Stadium.